The UK may appear to have made great progress in reducing its carbon emissions, but declaring only what it produces, rather than consumes, presents a skewed picture of its carbon responsibilities and the balance sheet
… UK's greenhouse gas emissions reductions an 'illusion' Eifion Rees | 2nd February 2011 News Greenhouse Gas Emissions Carbon Dioxide Outsourced Climate … reductions are being offset by increased emissions in countries like India and China …
'This year we see yet another rise in global fossil CO2 emissions, when we need a rapid decline.'
… Fossil fuel emissions still increasing Brendan Montague | … we see yet another rise in global fossil CO2 emissions, when we need a rapid decline.' Global carbon emissions in 2022 remain at record levels – …
Continuing expansion of China has offset the reduction in carbon emissions in recession-hit western countries, according to data released by US
… of pollution: The world in carbon dioxide emissions Fiona Harvey guardian environment … correspondent | 31st January 2011 News Carbon Emissions Pollution World Climate Change carbpn1.jpg US carbon emissions have fallen slightly but Asia's …
Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes of preventing temperature rises of 2C in doubt, according to IEA chief economist
… Record carbon emissions leave climate on the brink Fiona … correspondent | 29th May 2011 News Carbon Emissions Climate Change Renewables Energy … across the planet at risk Highest ever carbon emissions from energy sector puts hopes of …
US analysis highlights the high greenhouse gas emissions of popular animal products in comparison to alternatives like lentils, rice and tomatoes
… 2011 News Food And Farming Greenhouse Gas Emissions Carbon Emissions Factory Farming Footprint … analysis highlights the high greenhouse gas emissions of popular animal products in …
Disney avoids emission cuts by investing $15.5 million in carbon offsetting schemes criticised by campaigners, including projects soon to be banned in the EU
… is aiming to reduce its direct greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2012 Disney avoids emission cuts by investing $15.5 million in … and instead create ways to avoid cutting emissions. The company recently admitted to …
The Men’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar is promoted as the first 'fully carbon neutral FIFA World Cup tournament'. But this has been a PR own goal.
… to compensate for the impact of their carbon emissions. But, it wasn’t even as if FIFA or … invited to voluntarily offset their flight emissions, even though few typically do and … better. The competition claimed to offset emissions by purchasing carbon credits through …
Quebec is set to bring in North America’s first cap-and-trade system from January 2012. But debate still rages about its usefulness
… a sincere government effort to reduce emissions, or political greenwash. A cap-and-trade system sets a limit on emissions and then divides them up into … then issues to companies for their individual emissions. If they exceed their cap, companies …
Global ads for cars and flights responsible for up to twice as much CO2 as Spain, new research suggests.
… still fiercely resisted by the industry. Emissions Part of the problem is that is has … range for the additional greenhouse gas emissions attributable to advertising for cars … tonnes (Mt) and 606 Mt of greenhouse gas emissions (CO2e). This range falls between …
Ahead of the latest UN climate conference, Tom Levitt asks if its time we let go of the holy grail of targets and looked at alternatives such as 'carbon clubs'?
… so far failed to secure a legally binding emissions deal Ahead of the latest UN climate … voluntary agreement on cutting carbon dioxide emissions will remain out of reach though, … to agree a legally binding greenhouse gas emission reduction deal. ‘We’ve been doing the …
The world's largest rainforest is under combined threat from deforestation and human-caused climate change. In an interview with the Ecologist, tropical forest expert Dr Simon Lewis explains what is happening
… Climate Change Carbon Sink Carbon Emissions s_lewisbw.jpg Dr Simon Lewis is a … how the Amazon could start adding more emissions to the atmosphere than it soaks up? … to the atmosphere as carbon dioxide. These emissions offset some of the usual carbon …
World heading for ‘climate catastrophe’ as countries’ plans fail to deliver – UN.
… they would take action to cut greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming to well … key systems such as coral reefs are expected. Emissions To get on track for limiting warming … the most dangerous climate extremes, annual emissions must be reduced by 45% in just eight …
The idea of a personal energy allowance, dismissed by government officials, could help ensure fair and equal access to energy and spur collective action to meet emission reduction targets says a new report
… would give 'common purpose' in cutting carbon emissions Tom Levitt | 19th January 2011 News Climate Change Carbon Emissions Carbon Trading Energy Quotas … to energy and spur collective action to meet emission reduction targets says a new report …
Launching a major new report, the chair of the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum argues that local government can save £7 billion a year in running costs, cut carbon and improve services by better managing its property assets
… of carbon and the imperative to reduce carbon emissions by 20 per cent in less than a … to a legally-binding EU target to cut carbon emissions by 20 per cent by 2020. But while … of its empire, and the as yet unquantified emissions from its propertym the vast and …
Environmental charity WWF slams the UK Government's spending plans as missed opportunity to meet COP26 promises.
… that undermines climate goals and drives up emissions, campaigners have said. … was a missed opportunity to deliver immediate emissions cuts. A “net zero test” run by the … package aligned with efforts to reduce emissions to zero overall by 2050 found …
Study estimates emissions of methane from freshwater systems to be 103 million tonnes per year - equivalent to 25 per cent of all the carbon dioxide absorbed by the world's land areas
… methane trapped in lake ice Study estimates emissions of methane from freshwater systems … absorbed by the world's land areas Methane emissions from lakes and rivers are a … Brazil and the US investigated methane emissions from 474 freshwater systems and …
Scientists and researchers admit despair at the failure of politicians to deliver meaningful climate emission reductions.
… The hard truth about carbon emissions Simon Pirani | 24th October 2022 | … of politicians to deliver meaningful climate emission reductions. “We have to do things … and scale of reductions [in greenhouse gas emissions] that we now need”, And no country …
Emissions of short-lived pollutants like black carbon can be reduced and provide quick reductions in climate change and improvements in air quality. The Ecologist reports
… Air Pollution Health smogasia.jpg Cutting emissions of black carbon or soot would … and 4.6 million premature deaths each year Emissions of short-lived pollutants like black … dioxide (CO2), meaning benefits from reducing emissions will be rapidly noticeable. In a …
Campaigners urge public to go car free for a month - to lower greenhouse gases and living costs.
… Car free challenge to cut emissions Yasmin Dahnoun | 16th June 2022 | … car for the entire month of July. Transport emissions make up over a quarter of all UK greenhouse gas emissions. Cutting car use can be hugely …
The government’s recent approval of the proposal to open a new coking coal mine in West Cumbria is an example of such climate nationalism in action.
… outweigh those of the rest of the world. Emissions The recent case of Michael Gove's … used in steel making, whether or not end use emissions are taken into account". This will … that it is accepted that total greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the coal mine, …
A move to rail, low-emissions ferries, domestic tourism, aviation research and new cleaner fuels could create 340,000 jobs.
… airplane-691949_1280.jpg A move to rail, low-emissions ferries, domestic tourism, aviation … create 340,000 jobs. Investment in reducing emissions from aviation and expanding green … in technological developments to reduce emissions from aviation, along with an …
Talk of a long-term climate deal to cut carbon emissions is allowing industrialised countries to delay taking action, says Murray Worthy from the World Development Movement
… continuing delay in reducing global carbon emissions is putting the world at risk of ever … of a long-term climate deal to cut carbon emissions is allowing industrialised countries … for 70 per cent of global historic emissions, must reduce their emissions by 40 …
Claims that biofuels have lower greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels are 'complete nonsense' and EU-wide targets to increase their use should be scrapped says letter to transport minister
… that biofuels have lower greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels are 'complete … designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions but in a letter sent to the … will actually 'substantially increase emissions'. According to the scientists, in a …
Despite a growing consensus in favour of alternatives such as 'carbon clubs' and bilateral agreements, Friends of the Earth's Craig Bennett says the UN is our best hope for tackling climate change
… and where there is no overall cap on global emissions. But despite appearances, a lifeline … – remains our best hope of cutting global emissions at the speed scientists say is … glance than the top-down approach to slashing emissions that the world has long been …